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Promising signs for Malagasy wildlife and communities as Lake Sofia dam almost complete
Thanks to the hard work of our team in Madagascar, the contractors, the local community in Sofia and the thousands of pounds raised by supporters of WWT and Durrell Wildlife ConservationTrust, a constructed dam at Lake Sofia in Madagascar is almost complete, throwing an essential lifeline to the wildlife and communities that call it home.
17 February 2025
WWT statement on the reaction to our lead ammunition campaign video
WWT is the charity for wetlands and wildlife. For the last two decades, we’ve been leading a coalition of partners campaigning for the ban on the sale and use of toxic lead ammunition in Britain, which kills up to 100,000 wildfowl every year. On Tuesday
15 February 2025
Pelican barn under construction
This month our team is working with contractors Landmark Construction to install a pelican "barn" at the back of our Pelican Cove exhibit. In early March, the shelter will be ready to welcome two male Dalmatian Pelicans who will join our two female pel
11 February 2025
Wild February
The primroses and snowdrops starting to flower and even the odd daffodil in bud, giving us hope that spring is just around the corner.Birds are starting to sing in earnest and there is much displaying from drakes in their finest plumage. Our Reserve team
4 February 2025
Get lost in your own adventure this World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2025, we're encouraging nature lovers to explore the hidden worlds within wetlands with a free ticket offer.
21 January 2025
National Nest Box week is Feb 14-21
Love birds? National Nest Box week starts on Valentine’s Day, 14 Feb and runs through Feb 21.Show your garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! Attracting birds to your green space is an easy way to connect wit
17 January 2025
Toad Patrol!
Prowling Mill Road at night, protecting the small and vulnerable - its Arundel Wetland Centre's Toad Patrol!Milder, damp weather from late January to early March signals to common toads that it's migration time in Sussex. Sadly, this can put them in dang
17 January 2025
“Throw birds a lifeline and ban toxic lead ammunition”, wildlife experts urge government
Charities, campaigners and parliamentarians are urging the government to end years of delay and decades of poisoning by bringing in a swift, complete ban on the sale and use of toxic lead ammunition in Great Britain.
7 January 2025
Nearly half of adults in the South East will set their goals for 2025 during a festive walk
More than 55% in the South East plan to set an intention with the aim of improving their health and wellbeing during the coming year.
19 December 2024
WWT Arundel awarded Bronze in Accessibility & Inclusivity
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre was awarded a Bronze for Accessible and Inclusive Tourism at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards.
17 December 2024
WWT to restore saltmarsh on the Awre peninsula
WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, has today announced that it has agreed the purchase of 148-hectares of low-lying land on the Awre peninsula for a pioneering saltmarsh restoration project.
10 December 2024
Discover mood-boosting wetlands
Wander through wild spaces that give you room to breathe. Uncover inspiring wildlife hidden in every corner. Lose yourself in worlds within wetlands this winter. Research by the Mental Health Foundation reports 65% of people say that being near water
4 December 2024
Wander to watch wetland wildlife this winter
Winter is a magical time of year to be at our wetlands. A sense of peace and tranquillity settles over the landscape and our watery spaces become gentler, relaxing places that encourage moments of stillness. Be inspired by our wild side…. and plan ti
4 December 2024
Winter Projects at Arundel
Our teams work on winter reedbed cuts and behind-the-scenes works to improve our site.
2 December 2024
Great Gift Ideas
Give wilder this Christmas with gifts from WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. There’s quality gifts for everyone on your list in our WWT gift shop. Check out stylish and sustainable wallets, bags and backpacks, luxury and vegan self-care products, local gi
27 November 2024